Author Archives: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Oversized Frenchie-Euro Style Jig with Tungsten Bead

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Greg ties a Euro jig style Frenchie with an oversized tungsten bead. Great for high water or deep pools, the oversized tungsten bead is used to get the fly down deep and into the zone a quickly … Continue reading →

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Cone Head Wooly Bugger Fly Tying Instructional Video with Alex Worth

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In this video, Alex Worth ties a couple variations on a cone head wooly bugger that he uses on his local waters in the front range of Colorado, as well as some streams in south and central Wyoming. These two … Continue reading →

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EWEB Commissioners to consider decommissioning Leaburg Hydroelectric Project

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Leaburg Canal Update – December 6, 2022 Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) General Manager Frank Lawson recommends the Board of Commissioners should vote to “permanently discontinue electricity generation at the Leaburg Hydroelectric Project.”  Lawson’s recommendation represents the collective expertise … Continue reading →

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Badger Bugger: Fly Tying Video with New Hareline Flexi Squishenille

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

UV Badger Flexi Squishenille has a black badge core that gives it a look like no other chenille available on the market. UV Ice dub is interlaced in the UV badger Flexi Squishenille fibers. The chenille is squashy and fish … Continue reading →

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2022 Postcards – Gregory Nespor Fly Fishing

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Bookings and information for 2023 can be emailed to: Nesporadoflyfishing@gmail.com

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Leaburg Dam Removal: November McKenzie NFS Chapter Meeting

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We will once again be meeting at Ninkasi’s Better Living Room, 155 Blair Blvd on November 30 at 5:30 pm. McKenzie River Steward Dave Thomas will be on hand to catch us all up on what is happening with EWEB’s decision … Continue reading →

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Awesome mix of goods this season – filled with things you don’t need, things you want and things you should have. That about sums up your fly fishing arsenal, right? One item we’re particularly excited about is the new Patagonia … Continue reading →

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 5

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 4

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 3

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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Late November Mckenzie & Willamette Report

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Recent drops in temperature and fluctuations in flow have trout acting more like their winter selves. You’ll find them holding in deep pools or softer water conserving energy for the colder months to come. Due to this change in their … Continue reading →

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 2

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog
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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My family and I are lucky enough to get to fish at Playa Blanca Lodge Mexico November-20-26, 2022. This is the first of 6 photo journal posts for OregonFlyFishingBlog. Day ONE, arrival via charter from Cancun.

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Dark Cahill Style Wet Fly: Fly Tying Video

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

They say the only constant is change and that seems to hold true here in the shop. With this tie, we’re adding a twist to a classic with some modern materials. The Cahill pattern stands the test of time, as … Continue reading →

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DoryLand, A Fly Fishing Adventure in the Northern Pacific

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From FlyLords Magazine and written by Patrick Perry. Check out this article on fishing the Northern Oregon Coast with Captain Rob Perkin. The fog stuck low to the ground, and the tops of the Douglas Firs could be seen over … Continue reading →

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